UK starts talks with all TPP members to discuss joining pact

London is trying to strengthen trade ties with Asia after Brexit

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The U.K., which left the European Union in January, now says that joining the TPP would "put us in a stronger position to reshape global trading rules alongside countries who share our values." © Reuters

YUSUKE NAKAJIMA, Nikkei staff writer

LONDON -- The U.K. on Wednesday held talks with the 11 members of the Trans-Pacific Partnership about joining the economic bloc as it endeavors to strengthen ties with countries outside of Europe after exiting the European Union in January.

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